Core benefits
Pension scheme
In your second month you will be auto- enrolled into our Group Pension Scheme with Scottish Widows. Your contributions are through salary sacrifice i.e. before tax and you can adjust your contributions at any time.
Private medical insurance
Personal cover is paid for by us for all employees if you choose to opt in. You can extend your cover to your partner/spouse and children at your own cost during flexible benefits windows. Medical history is disregarded, and we have four key pathways:
- BacktoBetter – early, convenient access to support and treatment for back, neck, muscle and joint pain
- Mental Health Pathway - tailored support ensuring your treatment is guided by clinical need
- Gender identity - specialist support, advice and treatment whilst waiting for NHS Gender Identity Clinic assessments
- Oncology – Cancer investigation and treatment including targeted drug therapies
Life assurance
You will be included in our Group Life Assurance Scheme from day one at 3x your basic salary. You can increase your cover at your own cost during flexible benefits windows.
Income protection
A benefit payable for up to five years in the event that you are unable to work due to illness.
Leave and absence
Holiday*
25 days per holiday year (January – December) plus bank holidays and a firm closure day at Christmas.
Buy, sell and carry forward holiday*
Buy, sell or carry forward up to five days holiday per year.
Sick pay*
Enhanced sick pay from day one.
Family leave
Enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.
Life leave
Paid leave for unplanned life events such as bereavement and critical illness.
Wellbeing
Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs)
Access to a team of Browne Jacobson MHFAs for confidential guidance and support.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Access to a 24/7 helpline for in the moment support, including access to qualified counsellors.
Putting your health first
Access to round the clock video consultations with an NHS registered private GP, workplace health checks, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions.
Eye tests
Contributions of up to £30 for eye tests, and up to £50 for glasses, if needed for using display screen equipment.
Flexible benefits
Critical illness
A lump sum payment should you be diagnosed with a serious illness or if you undergo an insured operation.
Dental insurance
A range of dental plans covering one off treatment, NHS or Private, UK or Abroad for you and your family.
Travel insurance
European or Worldwide travel insurance, with the option to include winter sports for you and your family.
Health screening
Helping you to maintain your health by identifying risk factors and suggesting lifestyle changes.
Give as you earn
Contributions to your chosen charity via salary sacrifice.
Cycle to work scheme
Buy a bike via salary sacrifice.
Gym membership
Corporate rate gym memberships via salary sacrifice.
Electric vehicle leasing
Lease an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice.
Interest free season ticket loan
For public transport, repayable over 12 months from your salary.
Other benefits
One Firm, wherever you are
Personal choice about where and when you work on any given day.
Recruitment referral fee
Financial recognition as part of our ‘recommend a friend scheme’ for successful candidates.
*pro-rated to your working pattern